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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 05:14:40 AM
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Yesterday I found out:
I have to work half a day on Christmas eve at the bank I am employed, which means I can't fly out to Cali to see my family (which I had promised this year to come) until Christmas day. I told my family this, and they said only seeing me for 2-3 days before flying back isn't worth it, and just to stay home.
My great grand-daddy died. He was a war hero, and a wonderful, wonderful man. I was lucky to have him for so long.
My HB got laid off to part time. He's been wanting to go part time anyways to farm, but, we've both had a lot of expenses come up that made us put off that decision, and now it was forced upon us at a horrible time. (Right before Christmas, my birthday, we were planning to take our honeymoon in the winter, etc. etc.) He works for a small business, and is the second in charge to the owner. He's not sure how long the business will last without him, as the owner is never around and doesn't know how to run the business, and put a down payment towards the business on a whim. (He's never ran a business, never kept a job for over two years, etc. etc.)
I'm hoping the storm in my life is over for a little while!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 05:48:29 AM
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Meagan, So sorry you are going thru such a rough time, I will be praying that things will get better soon. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 07:42:14 AM
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Prayers sent. I know things can be hard, but I really believe that sometimes we need an external push to make changes that will be good for us in the long run.
I am sorry about your grand daddy. Hugs. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 08:43:14 AM
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Only seeing you for 2-3 days, so its not worth it, stay home?? My feelings would have been crushed by those thoughtless words. Any amount of time spent with family is soooooooooo worth it, cause you NEVER know when it will be the last!! I am soooo very sorry for your loss of your Great Granddaddy, may he rest in peace, and you have peace in your heart.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 3:14:43 PM
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Megan, So sorry about your great grandpa, keep the good times close to your heart. I'm with Teresa, that was just plain mean, your feelings must be so hurt. I would give anything to spend 2-3 days with my recently passed grandma this Christmas. She is so right any day could be your last, each one needs to be treasured. You could come see me in California for Christmas even for 2-3 days :)
Warm Wishes
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers
http://jenscountrylife.blogspot.com |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 4:12:31 PM
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Hahaha! Northern California is my home town-I grew up in Martinez and moved to Sacramento when I was 18.
Yeah, my parents (read: mom) said that. She doesn't think its worth it emotionally, or monetarily, to come for only 2-3 days. :( I have a hard time believing a week would be enough! She's very upset about me moving. I moved about a year ago, and I know it was the right decision, but, I'm an only child, so she's very attached to me.
Roxy, I too think that this push is going to be for the best, but, sometimes it's hard to see the forest for the trees, if that makes sense.
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2009 : 12:38:10 PM
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Megan, just wanted to see how things were going for you? You have been in my thoughts and prayers and I just wanted to check in with you. I hope this week will be a great one for you and your hubby! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 06:50:03 AM
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Well, we're hanging in there. It's a day to day thing. Being newlyweds (married on the third of Oct) and being hit with this is hard. we didn't take a honeymoon, we had the wedding here at home, nobody helped us, etc. etc., the stress levels in our lives have been astronomical. and for these things to happen just really topped it off.
My DH is trying his best to make farming work for us; I hope it will. It's just hard for me, at this point, to see the light at the end of the tunnel, I guess.
I also am battling the fact that he's at home farming, and doesn't have time to help me with anything around the house. I really have a hard time with leaving at 6:30, working all day, running errands for the house, picking up stuff for him, coming home at about 6-6:30 at night, then cleaning, cooking dinner, checking my chickens, etc. When this whole thing happened, I asked since he was home, if he could help around the house a little, and he said "Of course I'll help!" Well, helping to him means washing a dish, or moving clothes from the washer to the dryer once in awhile. And most of this is done as I'm pulling up in the drivway.
And I'm trying not to feel like a martyr, because having a martyr attitude isn't the sort of attitude that God blesses...but, I just can't help how I feel at this point. When I was staying at home, and he was working, I did farm stuff (setting tobacco, cleaning the barn, feeding cattle) AND made sure that the house was spotless, the fire was lit in the woodstove, dinner was on the table, cleaned up afterward, etc. etc. When we were BOTH working full time, I still cleaned and did the chores and cooked when I could.
This has turned into a HUGE, LONG rant, but, I think it's just so much happening at once is really weighing on me, and making things that wouldn't irritate me normally, really get me worked up.
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 08:08:41 AM
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I'm so sorry that you are having a bad time of it Megan. I'll be praying for you!
Hugs,
Channah
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
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